Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator - Student Support Specialist

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator - Student Support Specialist. This itinerant role requires frequent travel to support family engagement across project areas and coordinate Parent Advisory Councils.

You will plan workshops, connect families with academic, health, and social services, and work with PACs, staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual, Spanish or Creole preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of all required background clearances and mandated reporter training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee family engagement activities across project areas.
• Coordinate Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) and partnerships with schools and community partners.
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops for parents and connect families with services.
• Travel for parent events, home visits and trainings as required; grant-funded position.

Skills

Bilingual

Driver's license

Background checks

Mandated reporter training

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator - Student Support Specialist

Location: Gettysburg, PA (This is an itinerant position that requires frequent travel throughout the assigned service area.)

Salary: $46,980 (prorated for the 2026 - 2027 SY)

Position Summary

The Migrant Education Regional Parent Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing family engagement activities across the assigned project areas. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison among migrant families, local Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), regional and state PAC leadership, community partners, and Migrant Education Program staff. This position supports meaningful family participation by coordinating meetings, workshops, leadership development, surveys, communications, and access to community resources. This includes organizing Parent Advisory Councils (PAC), conducting home visits, planning and facilitating educational workshops for parents, and connecting families with academic, health, and social services. This position requires the ability to travel for parent events, home visits and local and state trainings. This is a grant funded position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Bilingual, Spanish or Creole preferred
• Must hold a valid driver's license in the individual's state of residence and have reliable transportation
• Successful completion of all required background clearances and mandated reporter training

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, human services, or a related area
• Experience coordinating parent engagement, leadership development, community outreach, or family-support activities
• Experience accessing regional support services and building partnerships with community agencies
• Working knowledge of the Migrant Education Program and services
• Experience in education, child development, human services, family engagement, casework, or a related field
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, staff, schools, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel throughout the assigned project areas

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of guidelines, regulations, procedures, and required activities relevant to the Migrant Education Program and parent engagement
• Attend all required (local and State-level) meetings, trainings, and workshops to maintain accurate and current knowledge and skill sets related to Migrant Education.
• Coordinate parent and family engagement efforts across the assigned project areas in collaboration with local project staff and program leadership
• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, community agencies, and service providers to facilitate access to local services for migrant families; maintain current resource and contact information
• Welcome newly enrolled migrant families by providing program information, explaining available services, and connecting families with appropriate Migrant Education Program staff and community resources
• Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate parent meetings, workshops, family events, and leadership-development activities in coordination with local project area staff
• Promote migrant family participation in local, regional, and state program activities and leadership opportunities
• Coordinate Parent Café, ISOSY parent initiatives, and other approved family-engagement activities, as applicable
• Lead the distribution, collection, documentation, and reporting of parent surveys and other required family-engagement data
• Work closely with the Recruitment Coordinator and Data Specialist to align recruitment efforts and ensure accurate data tracking.
• Communicate school-related concerns shared by parents to the appropriate Student Support Specialist, supervisor, or program staff while maintaining confidentiality
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication with local PAC members and support the operation of local PACs
• Coordinate local PAC meetings and assist with agendas, notices, meeting materials, minutes, elections, documentation, and follow-up activities
• Serve as liaison among local PAC members, regional and state PAC leadership, project area staff, and program administration
• Encourage and support PAC members' participation in local, regional, and state leadership training, meetings, conferences, and program activities
• Coordinate regional parent leadership activities and accompany parent representatives to approved regional or state PAC meetings when assigned
• Provide training, technical assistance, and consistent communication to staff who support parent and family engagement within the project area
• Maintain required records and complete documentation accurately and on time, including schedules, monthly reports, activity records, travel documentation, survey records, and PAC materials
• Maintain positive working relationships with families, community partners, school personnel, funding agents, and IU5 staff
• Maintain effective communication and provide regular program updates to the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director of School Improvement Services - Federal and State Programs
• Interpret or translate oral or written information for parents, staff, and school personnel as a supplemental service when qualified and as needed
• Provide instructional support and intervention for students through their schools, homes, and appropriate service agencies
• Provide instructional support and intervention for students through their schools, homes, and appropriate service agencies and out of school youth
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Migrant Education Program

Performance Factors / Job Competencies

• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and program requirements.
• Promote culturally responsive, inclusive, and respectful engagement with families.
• Adapt to change and respond appropriately to evolving family and program needs.
• Collect, document, protect, and report data accurately.
• Meet program responsibilities and established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Build collaborative relationships and demonstrate sound judgment.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, school, home, and community settings. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and computers to complete daily tasks. Due to regular travel outside the home office, the employee is required to have reliable transportation and valid driver's license to attend job-related duties, meetings, family activities, seminars, and trainings. The position requires flexibility in work location and schedule, including evening and weekend assignments.

Physical Demands (% of time)

• Standing: Occasionally (<20%).
• Sitting: Frequently (>80%).
• Lifting: 0-20 lbs. occasionally (<20%); 20-50 lbs. occasionally (<20%); over 50 lbs. rarely.
• Travel: Frequently (>80%).
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (<50%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (>80%)
• Ability to navigate uneven ground, stairs, porches, and steps during home and community visits.